Enrollment
525
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Batesburg-Leesville Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Batesburg-Leesville Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450276000745
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Batesburg-Leesville Primary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Batesburg-Leesville · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Batesburg-Leesville Primary School has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Batesburg-Leesville Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Batesburg-Leesville, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450276000745 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Batesburg-Leesville Primary School compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Batesburg-Leesville Primary School
Batesburg-Leesville Primary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, enrolling 525 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 525 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 386 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #380, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 525 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lexington 03 also operates Batesburg-Leesville High School (545 students) and Batesburg-Leesville Middle School (462 students) alongside Batesburg-Leesville Primary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Batesburg-Leesville Primary School compares
Batesburg-Leesville Primary School on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,080
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 525 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 49.2%
African American 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Batesburg-Leesville Primary School is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lexington 03, which includes Batesburg-Leesville Primary School.
$15,080
Per student
+4%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.3%
State 44.9%
Federal 17.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Batesburg-Leesville Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batesburg-Leesville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Batesburg-Leesville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Batesburg-Leesville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Batesburg-Leesville Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~525 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Batesburg-Leesville Primary School
How many students attend Batesburg-Leesville Primary School?
Batesburg-Leesville Primary School has 525 students enrolled. It is a public school in Batesburg-Leesville, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Batesburg-Leesville Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Batesburg-Leesville Primary School is 13.1:1, which is 8% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Batesburg-Leesville Primary School?
100.0% of students at Batesburg-Leesville Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Batesburg-Leesville Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Batesburg-Leesville Primary School is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Batesburg-Leesville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Batesburg-Leesville Primary School?
Batesburg-Leesville Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Batesburg-Leesville Primary School rank among public schools in Batesburg-Leesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Batesburg-Leesville Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Batesburg-Leesville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Batesburg-Leesville on the city page.
Is Batesburg-Leesville Primary School a good school?
Batesburg-Leesville Primary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lexington 03?
Besides Batesburg-Leesville Primary School, Lexington 03 also operates Batesburg-Leesville High School (545 students), Batesburg-Leesville Middle School (462 students), and Batesburg-Leesville Elementary School (429 students). See the Lexington 03 district page for the complete list.
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